30 Questions
Which nerve is associated with the patellar reflex?
Femoral nerve
What is the response to the triceps reflex?
Extension of forearm
What is the affected muscle in the gastrocnemius reflex?
Gastrocnemius muscle
What is the significance of locking fingers and pulling arms apart in the gastrocnemius reflex?
To amplify the response
What type of reflex involves visceral receptors and visceral effectors?
Visceral reflex
Which nerve is associated with the biceps reflex?
Musculocutaneous nerve
What is the function of a sensory neuron?
To transmit nerve impulses from the receptor to the brain or spinal cord
What is the role of a motor neuron?
To transmit nerve impulses from the brain or spinal cord to an effector
What is the function of an interneuron?
To process nerve impulses in the brain or spinal cord
What is the response of the pupil to a sudden light?
Constriction
What is the purpose of the Patellar Reflex test?
To check the connections between the spinal cord and muscles
Which nerve is responsible for transmitting the signal to constrict the pupil?
Occulomotor nerve
What is the function of an effector?
To respond to stimulation and produce a reflex or behavioral action
What type of neuron conveys sensory information to the brain or spinal cord?
Sensory neuron
What is the term for the device used to measure blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometer
During a blood pressure measurement, where should the arm be positioned?
On the table, level with the heart
What is measured by the sphygmomanometer during blood pressure measurement?
The pressure in the cuff
What sound is heard through the stethoscope during blood pressure measurement?
A spurt of sound
What is the purpose of the Snellen chart?
To assess visual acuity
What type of lenses are used to correct myopia?
Concave (-) lenses
What is the distance between the patient and the Snellen chart during a visual acuity test?
6 meters
What happens when a person is red-green color blind?
They see only one color
What is the purpose of the Rinne test?
To assess middle ear functions
What are the plates used for in the color blindness test?
To diagnose color blindness
What is the purpose of matching the lower limit of the blood in the tube with the lower edge of the ruler?
To calculate the hematocrit value
What is the next step after placing a drop of anti-D serum on the second slide?
Mixing the blood with the serum using a collective needle
What is the meaning of the term 'hematopoietic'?
Relating to the blood making processes
What is the purpose of waiting for 2-3 minutes in the ABO system?
To allow the reaction to occur and check for agglutination
What is the purpose of using a collective needle?
To mix the blood with the serum
What happens if agglutination occurs in the blood cells experiment?
The erythrocytes cluster
Learn about the different types of neurons, including sensory neurons, interneurons, and their functions in transmitting nerve impulses.
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